A practical guide to OKX fees

OKX trading fees.
How much could
you get back?

Maker execution, a lower eligible fee tier and trading-fee rebates can reduce OKX fees. Check which apply to your account and the orders you place.

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Account, product and regional eligibility apply.

Your rebate, illustratedOKX
$
× 20%
Estimated rebate$20.00back on eligible fees
YOUR CODELOWERFEES

An illustration, not a payout promise. Applies to eligible trading fees, not deposits, trade value or funding.

20% eligible OKX fee rebateOne code. Check your offer on OKX.Already on OKX? ↗

How to reduce
OKX trading fees.

Check maker versus taker pricing, confirm your existing fee tier, and apply any eligible rebate. Compare the final rate before placing an order; a lower headline fee is only part of the cost.

Did your order pay the taker rate?

A limit order doesn’t automatically get the maker rate. If it fills immediately against an existing order, it can pay taker fees. A post-only option can prevent that where available, but your order may be cancelled or never fill.

Check the tier you’re already on

Your account may already qualify for a lower fee tier. Check the rate for the product and pair you use. Trading more to reach another tier also creates more fees; holding extra assets for a discount adds cost and risk.

Check which fees qualify for a rebate

If your fees qualify for the 20% LOWERFEES rebate, multiply the eligible fee rate by 0.8 to estimate what remains. Funding and withdrawal charges are separate. If you already have an account, confirm any linking benefit before including it in your estimate.

Does the fee charged
match your estimate?

If you’re reviewing a trade, start with its fill details. They show what actually happened.

Find the rate that applies to you +

Check your logged-in OKX fee page for the product and pair. Note both maker and taker rates. Promotional pairs may differ from the standard schedule.

How OKX fees work
Check what actually happened +

For a trade you’ve already made, check the execution details and fee charged. A partially filled order can have multiple fills. Compare the actual fee with your expected rate, and check any eligible rebate separately in the exchange’s records.

Include costs a rebate does not change +

A low trading fee can be outweighed by spread, slippage, withdrawal charges or perpetual funding. Compare the same product and intended execution, rather than switching exchanges on the rebate percentage alone.

How to compare exchange fees

Signing up?
Check the rebate first.

LOWERFEES is the code for the invitation below. Read the offer on the exchange before you register.

OKX REFERRAL CODELOWERFEES

Offers are not promoted to US or European residents. Availability varies by country, account and product.

OKX20% eligible rebate

New to OKX?

Open the invitation with LOWERFEES. Check the displayed offer before completing registration.

Continue to OKX ↗
Already have an OKX account?+

Already registered? Open the OKX account-linking page and enter DXB20. Eligibility depends on your referral history and region; check the result shown by OKX.

Already on OKX? ↗
Signing up on Android+

Creating an account on Android? Start with the sign-up link on this page and check that your referral code is shown.

Android sign-up information

Considering Binance?

A lower starting fee can beat a larger rebate. Compare your final rate and applicable BNB fee-payment discounts.

This code: 10% spot / 5% futures referral rebates, subject to eligibility.

Check Binance’s offer ↗

A few things
that catch people out

A limit order, a discount and a rebate each work differently.

What does OKX referral code LOWERFEES give me?+

LOWERFEES is linked to a 20% rebate on eligible OKX trading fees. If $100 of fees qualifies, the rebate is $20. Your account, region and product must qualify; deposits and trading losses are not rebated.

Is an OKX sign up bonus the same as a fee rebate?+

No. A signup bonus depends on the campaign and its required tasks. A fee rebate returns part of qualifying fees after trading. Check both sets of terms before choosing an invitation.

How can I reduce my OKX trading fees?+

Maker execution, a lower eligible fee tier and trading-fee rebates can reduce OKX fees. Check which apply to your account and the orders you place.

Does holding OKB reduce OKX trading fees?+

No. Holding OKB does not change OKX fee discount tiers, and OKB cannot offset exchange trading fees. Check your account tier and eligible rebates.

Does an OKX limit order always cost less?+

No. A limit order that fills immediately can pay taker fees. An order that adds liquidity qualifies for maker pricing but may remain unfilled.

Is a fee discount the same as a rebate?+

A discount lowers the fee you’re charged. A rebate returns part of a qualifying fee under the offer’s terms. Check your records for both the charge and any return so you don’t count the same saving twice.

What is the 20% rebate actually based on?+

It is based on eligible OKX trading fees, not your deposit or trade value. For example, $100 in eligible fees would produce an illustrative $20 rebate. Funding and other charges are excluded.

Is LOWERFEES a referral or rebate code?+

LOWERFEES is a referral code associated with the eligible fee-rebate offer. Use the invitation link for a new account; existing accounts use the separate account-linking route.

Can an existing OKX account use LOWERFEES?+

LOWERFEES is the new-account code. Existing OKX users can apply through the separate linking page with DXB20, subject to OKX approval.

Will a trading-fee rebate make my strategy profitable?+

No. A rebate only reduces eligible trading fees. Price losses, funding and execution costs can still exceed the amount returned.

Sources & offer details↗

Check current rates and conditions at Our summary of OKX fees, Maker and taker orders explained and Our summary of Binance fees. Guidance reviewed 21 September 2026. The referral rates shown here come from the affiliate settings supplied for LOWERFEES. Account terms determine eligibility.

Fee schedule explained

Take the fee rate that applies to your account, including any fee-payment discount. Then apply a referral rebate only if you qualify for it. Compare the same kind of trade on each exchange; the highest rebate percentage may not give you the lowest fee.

Compare exchange fees

Take the fee rate that applies to your account, including any fee-payment discount. Then apply a referral rebate only if you qualify for it. Compare the same kind of trade on each exchange; the highest rebate percentage may not give you the lowest fee.

Existing OKX account

For an existing OKX account, open the account-linking page and enter DXB20. This is different from the code for a new sign-up. An existing referral relationship or regional restrictions may affect eligibility; check the result shown by OKX.

Using OKX on Android

For a new account, use the coded OKX sign-up button on this page and confirm LOWERFEES is shown before completing registration. This page does not send you to a separate app-download route.

Ways to reduce trading fees

Check your account tier, maker or taker rate, fee-payment options and eligible referral rebate. A limit order is not automatically a maker order: it must add liquidity rather than fill immediately.

Ways to reduce trading fees

Check your account tier, maker or taker rate, fee-payment options and eligible referral rebate. A limit order is not automatically a maker order: it must add liquidity rather than fill immediately.

Fee schedule explained

Take the fee rate that applies to your account, including any fee-payment discount. Then apply a referral rebate only if you qualify for it. Compare the same kind of trade on each exchange; the highest rebate percentage may not give you the lowest fee.

Compare exchange fees

Take the fee rate that applies to your account, including any fee-payment discount. Then apply a referral rebate only if you qualify for it. Compare the same kind of trade on each exchange; the highest rebate percentage may not give you the lowest fee.

Understand futures costs

Opening and closing commissions are separate from funding. Estimate each commission using position value and its fee rate. Funding can be paid or received and can change while a position remains open.

Understand fee rebates

A rebate gives you back part of a qualifying trading fee. For example, a 20% rebate on $100 of eligible fees returns $20. It doesn’t repay deposits or trading losses. Check the benefit shown during registration before relying on it.